Contemporary alternative education systems 2300-MEA1-WSEA
Lectures of a conversational nature focus on the following groups of issues:
I. Basic concepts of pedagogy and educational policy.
II. Sources of alternative education.
III. Alternative education in the context of universality and compulsory education.
IV. Selected concepts and models of alternative education as an inspiration for contemporary educational solutions (including: M. Montessori, R. Steiner, C. Freinet, H. Parkhurst, J-O. Decroly, A. S. Neill, W. H. Kilpatrick, P. Petersen, M. Fourestier, K. Hahn, H. Lietz, T. Łopuszański).
V. Elite schools in the world – alternative education or social need.
Course coordinators
Type of course
Mode
Learning outcomes
In terms of knowledge, the student knows and understands:
- Alternative education systems, their place in pedagogy, and their importance in addressing the dilemmas of contemporary civilization (K1_W16)
- Characteristic features of selected alternative schools in the context of the structure and functions of the contemporary education system (K1_W08)
- Conditions of the educational process in light of classical and contemporary theories of learning and teaching (K1_W02)
- Advantages and disadvantages of selected teaching methods and the specificity of processes occurring in alternative educational environments (K1_W01)
In terms of skills, the student is able to:
- Operationalize educational goals within the framework of responsible organization of students' academic and extracurricular activities (K1_U13)
- Adapt the choice of teaching process to the established goals and content of education, while respecting the student's subjectivity (K1_U13)
- Select teaching methods, forms, and resources consistent with the goals of selected alternative systems, independently developing their own pedagogical skills (K1_U18)
In Within the scope of competencies, the student is ready to:
- Critically analyze the educational process in order to stimulate improvement in the quality of work of educational institutions (K1_K06)
- Evaluate the effectiveness of alternative education principles in solving teaching problems and designing activities that support school development (K1_K06)
Specific outcomes resulting from the teaching standards: B.2.W1; B.2.W2; B.2.U2; B.2.U3; B.2.U4; B.2.K3.
Assessment criteria
Attendance and activity during classes. 2 unexcused absences and 4 excused absences are allowed (above 6 absences the subject is failed).
Fulfillment of the attendance requirement.
Written test during the last or penultimate class.
Designing an original alternative education system in accordance with the conditions and educational goals indicated by the examiner.